Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bethlehem sees Christmas tourism boost after Covid hiatus

Bethlehem

Thousands of tourists are expected for a Christmas march in Bethlehem. The streets have been more crowded after two years of subdued celebrations. Israel and the occupied West Bank celebrate after months of deadly warfare. After the town’s economy was severely impacted by lockdowns, tens of thousands of tourists are anticipated to congregate in Bethlehem … Read more

Iftar is served to Bethlehem’s impoverished by Muslims and Christians

Christians

Christians in Palestine have been participating in Ramadan initiatives to commemorate the Muslim fasting month. Aid initiatives, street and market decorations, and the distribution of water and dates before iftar are just a few of the things they’ve done in Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus in the West Bank. Khalil Kawa, a 41-year-old Christian, has been … Read more